China makes too many things. It would be great if they made it for their home market, but they do not. Instead, they massively subsidize their manufacturing companies and overproduce for the world – their main market being the United States.
China is flooding the global market with solar panels. It’s part of an aggressive strategy by Beijing to dominate the world’s solar industry.
The U.S. solar manufacturing industry can play an important role in the 21st century economy. But that requires a smart, coherent trade and industrial strategy to counter China.
Will the Pentagon spend $104 million on solar made by a Chinese company? It might be.
If Trina does not get into the FTZ in Texas, they may cancel their September 2023 planned investment. Trina is building a factory in Mexico and can eventually ship solar here duty-free under the USMCA. At least, however, we would not be subsidizing them via the IRA.
The Chinese-dominated solar industry has come under increased pressure lately, with tariffs raised on May 14, a two-year moratorium on dumping duties ending on Thursday, and the U.S. International Trade Commission voting 4-0 to initiate a new solar trade case on Friday.
The evidence put forward by U.S. solar manufacturers documenting predatory Chinese trade tactics is clear, and CPA is pleased that the Department of Commerce has chosen to initiate an investigation.
The Biden administration’s unprecedented tariff moratorium was a gift to the CCP and its dirty coal, forced labor solar industry.
Holding China accountable for its illegal trade practices will allow for the growth of a more diverse, and more secure, solar supply chain, here in the United States.
This article includes details of products, rate increases, timelines, and the background behind the Biden Administration’s Section 301 Tariff Increase Proposal.
